clearheaded

Example Sentences

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Grant, on the other hand “talks like an earnest business-man—prompt clearheaded & decisive—& utters no bosh.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

I profusely thanked them, but am glad my friend who was with me was more clearheaded and offered them a cash tip.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

But in 2015, Judge Nora S. Anderson of Surrogate’s Court rejected his claim and cited witnesses who said Mr. Brown had “remained clearheaded and firm-minded even through advanced age.”

From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2022

I was sobered then, and remain clearheaded now, about the threats of a loaded gun in the hands of someone who lacks skill in handling firearms.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

I much preferred to be alert and clearheaded.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi